20 July 2008

we can still be friends

Dear Target,

I don't really know how to say this, so I'm just going to come out and say it. I think we need a break. It's not you, it's me. Ever since I started the Year of Frugal Living, I just haven't felt the same way about you. I mean, we have so many great memories, but lately I've just felt like you're sort of, well, a bad influence on me. It's like you bring out this wild side of me that I just don't think is a good thing. Maybe when things are different, we can see each other again. For right now, I'm just asking that you stop sending me those letters every Sunday- you know, the ones with the sexy pictures. I think we both know you're hot, you don't need to advertise it. Honestly, it just makes you look cheap.

Anyway, I promise I'll stop by to see you once in a while, for the kids' sake at least. Take care of yourself.

I had to stop grocery shopping at Super Target, because while I saved money on some items, I bought a ton of stuff that wasn't on the list (and isn't available at Jewel). This blog entry made me laugh so loud, Russ asked what was wrong with me...

Jamie, don't you know Target has this little obscure policy that you must spend $100 every time you enter the building? I've been slowly breaking off my relationship with Target as well...it's just too much! LOLLove the frugal year!

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My Mission- Final Year

The Year of Frugal Living blog started in January 2008 as a year long challenge to pay off debt and gain a better understanding of what it means to be financially responsible. Over the course of the year, I not only paid off 18.4 percent of my debt, but I changed the way I think about spending, saving, and what is important in life. My plan of paying everything off in a year hasn't exactly worked out the way I wanted it to, but I continue to work hard every day to achieve my goals.

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